DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMS (JOB 1000161)
The Director of Academic Programs is responsible for achieving high levels of productivity and innovation in the development and oversight of all academic programs including degree programs, credit certificate programs, summer session, winter session, Open University, and distance learning. Supervises the Academic Programs department staff. Works with academic departments, colleges, business and industry representatives, and CCPE staff to enhance the revenue generating potential of the department. Supervises the preparation for the department budgets and evaluates the fiscal feasibility of new and continuing programs.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult education, distance learning, and program development. The Director must demonstrate a high level of skill in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships and be a results-driven forward thinker. Knowledge of policy and procedure formulations and implementation, budgets, personnel management, and educational administration. Knowledge of current enrollment systems and related levels of technological applications and databases. Demonstrated knowledge of self-support programs, both credit and professional development, preferably in a continuing higher education setting. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to generate revenue. Demonstrated ability in the area of marketing and creative/innovative curriculum planning and delivery. Ability to manage complex and diversified program areas.
Ability to communicate with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community. Ability to follow all university policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures. Ability to contribute to a positive university experience for each and every student, and assist in achieving the university's commitment to a "vision of excellence."
Master's degree and a minimum of five years professional experience in a higher education setting or other related work environment that provides the requisite knowledge and abilities for this position, including appropriate supervisory and leadership experience, required. Doctorate preferred. Experience working in a continuing higher education college/unit preferred. Experience in the CSU system is highly desirable. It is also highly desirable that the Director have experience developing and managing programs for international markets as well as experience developing online and distance learning classes and programs. Experience working with non-traditional student populations.
Applications will be accepted until March 11, 2012 or until the job posting is removed.
The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.
Full-time/40 hours per week. Occasional evenings and weekends.
Negotiable to $7,500 per month depending on experience and qualifications.
This is a management level position with an attractive benefits package, which includes a vacation accrual rate of 16 hours per month, and excellent choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance, long term disability coverage, life insurance, educational fee waiver, and retirement benefits.
Please read the full job announcement at http://www.csulb.edu/employment/. Refer to Job #xxxxxx. CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment.
